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and baltimore city. here is how one family is coping without electricity. they pitch a tent in their backyard. more than 100,000 people lost power on friday night in the same storm that hit us here. for now his family's dogs seem to be enjoying the change in scenery. closer to home, get ready for more weather-related traffic problems. go>> it is still died in montgomery county, where a lot of lights are still out ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ [ male announcer ] a moment of silence for the internet as we know it. a revolution in internet speed is here. more than twice as fast as anything america has ever seen. introducing fios quantum. call the verizon center for customers with disabilities at 800-974-6006 tty/v. >> al qaeda might be plotting another attack on the west. good they were reportedly planning to bring down an airliner and around the time of the summer olympics. he is reportedly meeting for orders. investigators are trying to track down this man. he apparently has no criminal record which makes him a
and baltimore city. here is how one family is coping without electricity. they pitch a tent in their backyard. more than 100,000 people lost power on friday night in the same storm that hit us here. for now his family's dogs seem to be enjoying the change in scenery. closer to home, get ready for more weather-related traffic problems. go>> it is still died in montgomery county, where a lot of lights are still out ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ [ male announcer ] a moment of silence for the...
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baltimore city police are investigating a suspicious death in downtown baltimore. just after 5:00 a.m., officers responded to the report of a possible shooting on the 300 block of south charles street. it found an adult male with trauma to his upper body. the victim later died at the hospital. so far, detectives have not been able to find any evidence to indicate that a shooting occurred at the scene could and autopsy will be performed to determine the cause of death maryland state police are searching for a driver who they say hit a man on the ramp from i-7 to the inner loop of the beltway and kept going. -- i guess 70 to the inner loop of the beltway and get going. he was standing next to his disabled vehicle this morning. he was struck by a passing vehicle that did not stop at the scene. there is no information or a description of the striking vehicle. police are asking anyone who might have information to call them. police officers in the eastern district of baltimore city spent the day getting to know residents the protected just a little bit better. the end o
baltimore city police are investigating a suspicious death in downtown baltimore. just after 5:00 a.m., officers responded to the report of a possible shooting on the 300 block of south charles street. it found an adult male with trauma to his upper body. the victim later died at the hospital. so far, detectives have not been able to find any evidence to indicate that a shooting occurred at the scene could and autopsy will be performed to determine the cause of death maryland state police are...
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baltimore city. the fire chief is of for a raise. the mayor is proposing a salary increase but the union representing firefighters and officers claim such a request right now is ridiculous. barry simms joins us from city hall with more. >> the union leaders cannot believe it. they want to know how this is being proposed to the fire chief when the city because of the -- supposedly says it is out of money. >> when i am through this process, a sharpening our focus on safety will be my first priority as your new fire chief. >> it has been for years since he stepped onto the streets of baltimore from minneapolis. brought in by then-mayor sheila dixon. stephanie rawlings blake suggests he gets a raise and contract extension. this proposal has sparked anger from those who are already upset about the shutdown of two companies. all because of budget cuts. >> it is disgusting. i had never been in a situation where the rank-and-file that nothing. get stuff taken away from them and the leaders get a raise. >> the mayor will present her request w
baltimore city. the fire chief is of for a raise. the mayor is proposing a salary increase but the union representing firefighters and officers claim such a request right now is ridiculous. barry simms joins us from city hall with more. >> the union leaders cannot believe it. they want to know how this is being proposed to the fire chief when the city because of the -- supposedly says it is out of money. >> when i am through this process, a sharpening our focus on safety will be my...
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and harbor east is a big attraction in baltimore city. it's going to be even bigger as an attraction for the ladies after a new store opens its doors today. [ male announcer ] food you eat is a blt. food you love is a blt with hellmann's. it's made with real ingredients like cage-free eggs for the unmistakable taste that can only be hellmann's. bring out the best. >>> now "good morning maryland." >>> 5:45. if you want to get away account kid and family this -- kids and family this weekend and enjoy a nice night out this is the best time to do it. more than 59 restaurants offering three course dinners and two course lunches at a price you cannot beat. this morning abc2 news linda so is live at city cafe in mount verno with a preview they have gotten up with you this morning linda. they are whipping up good grub. >> reporter: lots of good stuff. and joining us mike with downtown partnership to tell us more about restaurant week. this is such an exciting week for people. they can get a lot of good food for a good price. >> it is. baltimore i
and harbor east is a big attraction in baltimore city. it's going to be even bigger as an attraction for the ladies after a new store opens its doors today. [ male announcer ] food you eat is a blt. food you love is a blt with hellmann's. it's made with real ingredients like cage-free eggs for the unmistakable taste that can only be hellmann's. bring out the best. >>> now "good morning maryland." >>> 5:45. if you want to get away account kid and family this -- kids...
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the baltimore city police officer is recovering after an accident. this was the view around 11:00 friday morning. the multi-vehicle crash. minor injuries but no word on what caused the collision. a maryland state trooper was flown to shock trauma after his car was forced off the road and hit a fire hydrant. it happened late thursday in mount berry. -- mount airy. he was responding to a call when a vehicle steered into his lane. he is being treated for a possible head injury. east money mystery just got a little more complicated. a six-inch water main broke inside the sinkhole. the department of public works says that 50 units will be without water until sunday. officials are working to get the area back up and running as soon as possible, but until then, the roadway will remain closed. bge officials have asked state legislators for a rate increase. the hike is needed to make improvements that would comply with the reliability and public safety requirements. on average, rake-payers will receive a $12 increase in their gas and electric bill. if it is a
the baltimore city police officer is recovering after an accident. this was the view around 11:00 friday morning. the multi-vehicle crash. minor injuries but no word on what caused the collision. a maryland state trooper was flown to shock trauma after his car was forced off the road and hit a fire hydrant. it happened late thursday in mount berry. -- mount airy. he was responding to a call when a vehicle steered into his lane. he is being treated for a possible head injury. east money mystery...
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city without power.more than 19- thousand in baltimoree county... and n anne arrndel countt... more than 44- hundred.ssnce the storm begann bge has restoreddpower to more from bout half a millioo customers without power at the height of llst friday's storms ... to about ????? at this time of day ...bge is making progress. but that hasn't ptopped criticism of the recovery effoor ... for thhs week's take action thursday, rob gould with bge joinn us. us. 3 3&p--burying wires underground. 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 a soutt african man will represent his country in track duringgthe upcoming london olympicc.how he will accomplish this feet... without legs. 3 --adblib weather tz-- notes are flying high in worrd's best harmonnzing groups are competing for the title of "world's best barbershop quartet." quartet."quartet nats naas wednesddy... to hear the harmonies that the singers pave been working hard all yyar to perfect.to them... it's like preparing for a competitive sport. code red weather warnings, huuid and hot temperatures... when will e see a cool down?chief
city without power.more than 19- thousand in baltimoree county... and n anne arrndel countt... more than 44- hundred.ssnce the storm begann bge has restoreddpower to more from bout half a millioo customers without power at the height of llst friday's storms ... to about ????? at this time of day ...bge is making progress. but that hasn't ptopped criticism of the recovery effoor ... for thhs week's take action thursday, rob gould with bge joinn us. us. 3 3&p--burying wires underground. 3 3 3...
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harford county, baltimore city, anne arundel and prince george's county are still under a severe thunderstorm watch until 1:00 a.m., but it should be cancelled and dropped any minute now. we had one badge of showers late last night and this morning and then the second area comes then with heavier rain. the yellow is talking about two or 3 inches of rain that the radar is estimated. you need to look out for flooded low-lying areas in parts of baltimore and hartford county. officially at bwi marshall today, about a quarter of an inch. that does happen as the storms came through in the last few minutes. for the year we are more than 7 inches below normal in total precipitation. today was a hot one, 97 degrees at the airport. that is 10 degrees above normal and just little below the record high of 101 set in 1940. 86 at salisbury at this moment. even at this late evening hours it feels like almost 100 degrees across the southern part of our state. a cold front is trying to get some heat relief here but that is going to slowly crossed the mountains and ease through baltimore during the day tomorro
harford county, baltimore city, anne arundel and prince george's county are still under a severe thunderstorm watch until 1:00 a.m., but it should be cancelled and dropped any minute now. we had one badge of showers late last night and this morning and then the second area comes then with heavier rain. the yellow is talking about two or 3 inches of rain that the radar is estimated. you need to look out for flooded low-lying areas in parts of baltimore and hartford county. officially at bwi...
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we're told police do not suspect foul play. >> of baltimore city teenager is still missing. cameron wilkerson was last seen on edison highway on thursday. he was wearing a white shirt and shorts and black sneakers. officials tell us he has to the elemental disabilities. anyone with information is asked to call 91 immediately. the heat moves inside chambers of capitol hill today. congress is back from holiday break. lawmakers are expected to spend the rest of the month pushing partisan measures. on the agenda, a series of votes that will not spell out a compromise. we have details from capitol hill. >> members of the house are expected to start talking about a bill to repeal obamas health care law. it is one of several measures intended for political show instead of progress. congress is meeting for the first time since the end of june. first up in the house, talks to overturn a federal health care law. >> repealing it would revitalize the economy and the values on which our country was founded. >> the point is to make a point. last month congress passed a bill extending lowe
we're told police do not suspect foul play. >> of baltimore city teenager is still missing. cameron wilkerson was last seen on edison highway on thursday. he was wearing a white shirt and shorts and black sneakers. officials tell us he has to the elemental disabilities. anyone with information is asked to call 91 immediately. the heat moves inside chambers of capitol hill today. congress is back from holiday break. lawmakers are expected to spend the rest of the month pushing partisan...
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we also learned this afternoon that a baltimore city firefighter was rushed to the hospital battling a blaze in east baltimore. he suffered burns to his hand. at last check, the firefighter had been released and is off duty for the time being. the crew did get the flameout rather quickly. commissioner bielefeld has a few more days before he is officially retiring from the pores. with a proper baltimore first pitch today. he says the of honor. he's a the looking forward to retirement but he will miss his job. >> it's a bittersweet. 31 years in the city. everyone has treated me well. the people of baltimore have always taken great care of me and i tried to take great care of them. >> his last day on the job as wednesday. 100 days until election day and the candidates are wasting no time. for romney, a week of foreign interaction. what he had to say about jerusalem and iran. following more breaking news >> a woman critically injured in the colorado shooting has suffered a miscarriage. she is recovering from surgery but that the trauma caused the miscarriage. she may be paralyzed. her da
we also learned this afternoon that a baltimore city firefighter was rushed to the hospital battling a blaze in east baltimore. he suffered burns to his hand. at last check, the firefighter had been released and is off duty for the time being. the crew did get the flameout rather quickly. commissioner bielefeld has a few more days before he is officially retiring from the pores. with a proper baltimore first pitch today. he says the of honor. he's a the looking forward to retirement but he will...
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. >> it all started here in baltimore city. the assistant attorney general praised baltimore for its role in the note second-largest fair lending settlement in doj history. >> it was a catalytic force. when you filed this lawsuit to call attention to the devastating consequences of the fair lending crisis, you got the attention of the federal government and of the nation. >> that was kai reed reporting. well for -- wells fargo sent a statement saying wells fargo is settling the matter because we believe it is in the best interest of our team members and customers to avoid a long and costly legal fight. local store owners have their say over a zoning change they believe could force them out of business. an emotionally charged hearing took place at city hall tonight after the planning department proposed the measure that would phase out liquor sales at stores in residential areas. city officials say research shows that violent crime tends to cluster around neighborhood liquor stores. >> i am not going anywhere because i cannot af
. >> it all started here in baltimore city. the assistant attorney general praised baltimore for its role in the note second-largest fair lending settlement in doj history. >> it was a catalytic force. when you filed this lawsuit to call attention to the devastating consequences of the fair lending crisis, you got the attention of the federal government and of the nation. >> that was kai reed reporting. well for -- wells fargo sent a statement saying wells fargo is settling...
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city man. smith was traveling south on interstate 83 in baltimore county around 1:30 this morning when he collided with a car. preliminary investigation reveals he had been traveling in a high rate of speed. police say he had marijuana in his possession. there is no word on whether alcohol and drugs were a factor in the crash. >> a hot one today. temperatures well into the 90's. almost oppressive as far as the conditions are concerned. we're adding the chance of scattered thunderstorms. some of the clouds look impressive. they are building up. we do have clouds moving in from the west crossing the potomac river into howard county. also a thunderstorm along the maryland-pennsylvania line and south of annapolis as well as on the eastern shore. these are small but could produce intense rain and lightning. we will talk more about the forecast coming up in just a minute. >> president obama and his supporters are making no apologies for the personal attacks on mitt romney and his time at bain capital
city man. smith was traveling south on interstate 83 in baltimore county around 1:30 this morning when he collided with a car. preliminary investigation reveals he had been traveling in a high rate of speed. police say he had marijuana in his possession. there is no word on whether alcohol and drugs were a factor in the crash. >> a hot one today. temperatures well into the 90's. almost oppressive as far as the conditions are concerned. we're adding the chance of scattered thunderstorms....
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baltimore city police say this is no longer is a problem. they released guidelines last year saying police officers must allow these recordings and if they do not, they face department sanctions. nadia ramdass, wbal-tv 11 news. >> the body at the woman was found questionable. she was found inside an apartment. the man who also lives in the building was arrested and is being questioned about the woman's death. the body was so badly decomposed. >> $40 million for the city of baltimore. ray lahood was in town for monday's announcement. part of the funding will go to replace the kirk avenue depot and to reduce noise pollution. the money will also add some new construction jobs. talk about a big jackpot. $1.8 billion during the 2012 fiscal year. that shatters the previous sales record. those huge mega millions and powerball jackpot. more than $500 million will go into maryland's general fund. >> we're not trying to hurt each other. do you start? one woman started speaking spanish to our children at birth. she says it doesn't take a big commitment
baltimore city police say this is no longer is a problem. they released guidelines last year saying police officers must allow these recordings and if they do not, they face department sanctions. nadia ramdass, wbal-tv 11 news. >> the body at the woman was found questionable. she was found inside an apartment. the man who also lives in the building was arrested and is being questioned about the woman's death. the body was so badly decomposed. >> $40 million for the city of...
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it provides grants for beautification to wrap baltimore city and the county. it also received other grants today totaling more than $130,000 the loss of court- ordered community improvement. the board of education issued a list of persistently danger schools in compliance with the federal bill child up behind law -- no child left behind law. the list includes the rising star academy, and kirstin middle school, and the maritime industries academy and benjamin franklin high school, stuart hill academy, and william march middle school. the state board also announced that coaches will be better trained to identify brain injuries suffered on the plainfield. that is in line with regulations to protect athletes from concussions. coaches will have until the end of the month to complete their training. the rules are designed to educate parents on the nature of brain injuries. >> this will be much more robust and in places where they have robust education they are able to catch the first concussion more frequently. >> a task force has been tasked with coming up with oth
it provides grants for beautification to wrap baltimore city and the county. it also received other grants today totaling more than $130,000 the loss of court- ordered community improvement. the board of education issued a list of persistently danger schools in compliance with the federal bill child up behind law -- no child left behind law. the list includes the rising star academy, and kirstin middle school, and the maritime industries academy and benjamin franklin high school, stuart hill...
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it is a dry in baltimore city. 83 at the inner harbor. ♪ ♪ ♪ [ male announcer ] virtual wallet can help you be that person who's good with money. see what's free to spend. move money with a slide. save with a shake. feel good about your decisions. >> the american red cross is asking for more blood donations. officials say that all blood types are needed, especially o- and b-. officials say summer is a slow time of year but the heat may be keeping donors away. more than a dozen homes have been declared uninhabitable in the aftermath of a tornado in new york. it touched down thursday afternoon. it was part of a storm system that raced across the northeast. there were no injuries. more than 13,000 homes and businesses are without power tonight. >> now your forecast with tony pann. >> we have some severe weather at home. there are no watches or warnings right now but we had reports of large hail across maryland and a lot of lightning strikes reported. the only thing on hd doppler is this storm in howard county. that should be falling apart over the next couple of hours. you'll probably see
it is a dry in baltimore city. 83 at the inner harbor. ♪ ♪ ♪ [ male announcer ] virtual wallet can help you be that person who's good with money. see what's free to spend. move money with a slide. save with a shake. feel good about your decisions. >> the american red cross is asking for more blood donations. officials say that all blood types are needed, especially o- and b-. officials say summer is a slow time of year but the heat may be keeping donors away. more than a dozen homes...
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here in baltimore city, officials said a firefighter was rushed to the hospital. he was battling a blaze one official said he suffered burns to his hand. at last check he was out of the hospital and off duty for the time being. construction is set to begin today. and an indy car series star will also be on hand talking about the trial of racing through the streets of downtown baltimore at 170 miles per hour. that is like mindy coming to work in the morning. fully begin construction at 8:00 tonight. now on sale. they did not hear you. >> he has a maserati that he speaks to work. >> as soon move on, the games as we know them to have roots in england as well. >> live in london with the olympics story. >> good morning. this is much a when the block. most of the traditions from the opening ceremony to the metal. the official mascots can be traced back to this village where, long ago, a doctor had worldly ambitions. far from athens and 150 miles northwest of london is the birthplace of the modern olympics. >> the games began. >> the olympic story begins in 1850 when in
here in baltimore city, officials said a firefighter was rushed to the hospital. he was battling a blaze one official said he suffered burns to his hand. at last check he was out of the hospital and off duty for the time being. construction is set to begin today. and an indy car series star will also be on hand talking about the trial of racing through the streets of downtown baltimore at 170 miles per hour. that is like mindy coming to work in the morning. fully begin construction at 8:00...
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the baltimore city family that is struggling will have 64 new options for affordable housing. ground was broken for the $14 million housing project known as the north avenue gateway. they plan to elevator apartment buildings made of 64 units. they are the highest quality of affordable housing in the area with modern amenities for residents to enjoy. this is part of the effort to rejuvenate the 3000 block of the avenue. >> is the beginning of some renewal that is a long time in coming. this place has been forgotten for decades and now hopefully it is on the way back to what used to be. >> contractors expect to have the and it's ready for move and by june 2013, 10 months from now. taxpayers in baltimore county can get a firsthand look at how millions of dollars are being spent on construction for area public schools. two major projects are under way on new buildings for least two county schools and four more are on the way. school district officials have launched a web page to give you a closer look at the blueprints. it includes project plans, for plans, and before and after re
the baltimore city family that is struggling will have 64 new options for affordable housing. ground was broken for the $14 million housing project known as the north avenue gateway. they plan to elevator apartment buildings made of 64 units. they are the highest quality of affordable housing in the area with modern amenities for residents to enjoy. this is part of the effort to rejuvenate the 3000 block of the avenue. >> is the beginning of some renewal that is a long time in coming....
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city schoolteacher for redefining what it means to be an athlete. the teacher trained 12 girls for ten weeks until they could run a mile and track their progress online. she get an underarmor sponsorship gear. >> they can do more than run a mile. those dpicials are fit. >>> coming up, a deadly blast, 7 people killed when a bomb goes off on a bus full of israeli tourists. israel's government is vowing revenge. >> my whole body was on fire. >> man fighting against death after being bitten by a rattlesnake. >> reporter: michael phelps says this will be his last olympics. >> more chances of showers headed our way. and i'll have your complete first warning forecast coming up next. ,,,,,,,,,,,,,, [ crows cawing ] [ male announcer ] strange things happen in the black forest. [ metallic bell toll ] [ car speeding down the road, lightning strikes ] where things aren't always what they seem. [ wolves howling ] because thrills hide in the shadows just waiting at every turn. [ coaster whoosh ] brave the black forest on verbolten. the all-new multi-launch coaste
city schoolteacher for redefining what it means to be an athlete. the teacher trained 12 girls for ten weeks until they could run a mile and track their progress online. she get an underarmor sponsorship gear. >> they can do more than run a mile. those dpicials are fit. >>> coming up, a deadly blast, 7 people killed when a bomb goes off on a bus full of israeli tourists. israel's government is vowing revenge. >> my whole body was on fire. >> man fighting against death...
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most of this has skirted just west of baltimore. so that's a good thing for charm city. we could use some rain but prefer the lightning. mt. airy, you can see the weather changing through the day. placating, storms flaring. in kent island you see the weather developing a little bit over the chesapeake, a little bit of a storm cloud hanging over the bay bridge marina area. then we tack you to the rod and reel. here you see, look at the storm clouds billowing up over the bay. you can make out one storm out here, just north of the cambridge area. here it is for you. current conditions at bwi in the mid-80s to low 80s. 82 at the top of the hour. this is not bad. the humidity is running high, helping to fuel the showers and storms. they're quite numerous. more of the action is south and north. right now temperatures tolerable for this part of late july, last day of july. humidity levels, dew point numbers up close to 70 making it feel close to 90. a more and more active weather pattern. you see the line of storms reaching all the way down into west virginia. the pattern is so
most of this has skirted just west of baltimore. so that's a good thing for charm city. we could use some rain but prefer the lightning. mt. airy, you can see the weather changing through the day. placating, storms flaring. in kent island you see the weather developing a little bit over the chesapeake, a little bit of a storm cloud hanging over the bay bridge marina area. then we tack you to the rod and reel. here you see, look at the storm clouds billowing up over the bay. you can make out one...
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have been spotted in baltimore city. we are told these men have failed to register on a weekly basis. anyone with informational about them, call the police. >> new details tonight regarding the investigation into violet ripken's induction. the aberdeen police department has released a photograph of the suspect. david collins has the latest on the search for that man. >> this is a picture of the suspect. please ask, do you know this man? if so, give us a call. aberdeen police believe this is the man who abducted violet ripken at gunpoint outside her home on tuesday. all white male, 180 pounds with short brown hair and glasses. correct it enough that individual, we asked them to call. >> a team of agencies is working on the case. the ever been police department is in charge. authorities have not developed a motive. police say her hands and feet were bound with duct tape and the suspect drove for a round in her car for some 24 hours and then abandoned her and the vehicle in her neighborhood. >> i saw a white sweater being w
have been spotted in baltimore city. we are told these men have failed to register on a weekly basis. anyone with informational about them, call the police. >> new details tonight regarding the investigation into violet ripken's induction. the aberdeen police department has released a photograph of the suspect. david collins has the latest on the search for that man. >> this is a picture of the suspect. please ask, do you know this man? if so, give us a call. aberdeen police believe...
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for women to set fitness goals and achieve them. 30-year-old of baltimore city, a math teacher, was own of 10,000 submissions. her plan was to get the girls at her elementary school to run a mile. >> we would run monday. in the end, they were able to accomplish their goal of running a mile and it was awesome. >> reporter: for ten weeks, kaitlyn tracked her progress online, vying for the chance to be one of the new chases of under armour, as one of their inspirational women and it worked. you brought a whole new light and we're excited to have you. under armour said kaitlyn's submission stood out the entire time. it was her selflessness that made her shine. she wins an under armour deal for training and athletic gear for a year. >> they got along better in class. it was good for the overall kids. >> reporter: under armour said the entire campaign was such a success, they plan to launch a similar one this fall. in baltimore city, i'm jessica kartalija, wjz eyewitness news. >> the three inspirational women are from texas, tennessee, and missouri. good for all the girls who met their go
for women to set fitness goals and achieve them. 30-year-old of baltimore city, a math teacher, was own of 10,000 submissions. her plan was to get the girls at her elementary school to run a mile. >> we would run monday. in the end, they were able to accomplish their goal of running a mile and it was awesome. >> reporter: for ten weeks, kaitlyn tracked her progress online, vying for the chance to be one of the new chases of under armour, as one of their inspirational women and it...
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it is now official, the baltimore city fire chief is getting a good sized pay raise in the contract extension. this is much to the dismay of the city firefighter union and at least to the elected officials. let's go live to city hall tonight for more on that story. >> the chief will get an 18% increase in pay, but let's put this in perspective. it will happen over the duration of his five-year contract. you have to give the fire chief credit for this fire deaths since 1938. he's established operation care to cut down on residents using ambulances as taxis and moving the fire department to a new computer dispatch system. >> our record of fire safety and the work he is doing is being recognized. >> the chief will receive a 18% raise in pay over the next five years. his current salary is more than $161,000 a year. the contract extension generated vigorous debate and protests at the city board vestments meeting. >> this increase is not negotiated with local 960. >> [inaudible] >> the firefighters' union zero did on the pay increase. comes as three fire companies face closure because of lack of fu
it is now official, the baltimore city fire chief is getting a good sized pay raise in the contract extension. this is much to the dismay of the city firefighter union and at least to the elected officials. let's go live to city hall tonight for more on that story. >> the chief will get an 18% increase in pay, but let's put this in perspective. it will happen over the duration of his five-year contract. you have to give the fire chief credit for this fire deaths since 1938. he's...
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a baltimore city firefighter was rushed to the hospital. he was battling a blaze in east baltimore and suffered a burn to his hand. the firefighter has and released from the hospital. the police commissioner has a few more days before he officially retires. as a proper sendoff, he threw the first pitch at the orioles game today. he says he will miss his job at the department, but is looking forward it to what he will do next. >> something fun. something far less stressful. maybe let a little bit of my hair grow back. i am looking forward to it. i am anxious to get started. on the job is day wednesday. charges pending after police arrested a man who described himself as the joker and threatened to blow up the workplace in prince george's county. neil press got is still in the hospital tonight undergoing psychiatric evaluation. his apartment was full of guns and ammunition when they rated it on friday. according to police, press got called a supervisor at the pitney bowes this week. he threatened to shoot everyone in the building. he was in t
a baltimore city firefighter was rushed to the hospital. he was battling a blaze in east baltimore and suffered a burn to his hand. the firefighter has and released from the hospital. the police commissioner has a few more days before he officially retires. as a proper sendoff, he threw the first pitch at the orioles game today. he says he will miss his job at the department, but is looking forward it to what he will do next. >> something fun. something far less stressful. maybe let a...
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city and baltimore county. the announcement will be at 1:30 this afternoon. we will have further coverage later today. it is so close that you can almost feel the rush and the excitement. >> the olympic flame reached new heights on sunday. the woman said she was not afraid of falling. the torch will go to various landmarks around london before arriving at the olympics on friday. >> this will be an exciting olympics for baltimore. michael phelps says london will be his final olympic games. if he can win three more medals , he will surpass the overall record of 18. mother described the feeling on our sunday morning show. >> 3 medals and he will be the greatest olympian of all time. >> once everything has wrapped up, that is what it will hit us and we will realize that these women has come to and end. >> you can watch michael phelps start his final quest for gold on saturday and we wish him the best of louck. that brings us to our water cooler question of the day. what are you looking forward to most about the 201
city and baltimore county. the announcement will be at 1:30 this afternoon. we will have further coverage later today. it is so close that you can almost feel the rush and the excitement. >> the olympic flame reached new heights on sunday. the woman said she was not afraid of falling. the torch will go to various landmarks around london before arriving at the olympics on friday. >> this will be an exciting olympics for baltimore. michael phelps says london will be his final olympic...
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baltimore city didn't get much rain. baltimore city got about half an inch of rain and less at the airport. hopefully your report got a little bit more. we expect temperatures to move into the 90's. we are starting in the 70's with the temperature and the dew points. 72 in ocean city. the combination will make it feel hotter as we head towards the afternoon. a heat advisory covers the entire 95 corridor until 7:00 p.m. a slight risk for severe weather including ocean city. any storm could be a bit gusty. we expect temperatures a few degrees above normal. highs in the mid 90's. the best chance for a thunderstorm into the afternoon. ocean city is hot today. 91 tomorrow. 80's through next week. >> no surprise that scam artists are trying to make a play for your gold. ou couldn't go to london2012 see a full slate of hoaxes. some tips to make your mobile device your ticket to london. >> that is london calling. this year's summer olympics will offer more social interaction than ever. >> there will have a second and third and a
baltimore city didn't get much rain. baltimore city got about half an inch of rain and less at the airport. hopefully your report got a little bit more. we expect temperatures to move into the 90's. we are starting in the 70's with the temperature and the dew points. 72 in ocean city. the combination will make it feel hotter as we head towards the afternoon. a heat advisory covers the entire 95 corridor until 7:00 p.m. a slight risk for severe weather including ocean city. any storm could be a...
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bel air road, also desoto road around baltimore city. let's take a live look. not a bad drive for you. 95 south of 24 up in the harbor county area. this report is brought to you by phil's carpet. you can call them at 1-877-75- phils. >>> breaking news from bulgaria where a bomb hit a bus carrying israeli tourists, killing at least six people. threes are still pictures of the scene. israel is blaming iran for the explosion. we'll get back toot pictures. at least 32 people were hurt. the white house is condemning the blast saying the president's thoughts and prayers are with the family injured and killed. we'll have more at 5:00 and 6:00. >>> republican presidential candidate, mitt romney, is working hard to keep the conversation on the economy. the president's -- and the president's record. danielle nottingham reports on the strong counter attack he's launching -- counterit he's launching against -- counterit he's launching against president obama. >> his priority is not creating jobs for you. his priority is to keep his own job and that's why he's gonna lose it
bel air road, also desoto road around baltimore city. let's take a live look. not a bad drive for you. 95 south of 24 up in the harbor county area. this report is brought to you by phil's carpet. you can call them at 1-877-75- phils. >>> breaking news from bulgaria where a bomb hit a bus carrying israeli tourists, killing at least six people. threes are still pictures of the scene. israel is blaming iran for the explosion. we'll get back toot pictures. at least 32 people were hurt. the...
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the area north of baltimore city and baltimore county where crews were diligently attacking the neighborhoods trying to get in the area. i did have a chance to speak to officials and they were telling me that of all the trucks that have come in from out of state, they even have 300 that have come in from georgia alone. this does not include the stuff from canada and elsewhere, but just these three hundred from georgia. i'm capt. roy taylor. >> trees in a backyard are posing a problem for george richardson. she wants these cut and cleared, but what could happen? she has a conservation area right behind her home. >> i do worry about that. they did penalize me or give me some type of a fine in this situation. >> she is allowed to clear the trees, move them from use them for firewood. >> the trees may have been in a conservation district, but she is responsible for the removal. >> the maryland attorney general's office is investigating complaints of price gouging by some hotels and gas station owners. david collins joins us live with the details. >> price gouging is seen now as against the law, b
the area north of baltimore city and baltimore county where crews were diligently attacking the neighborhoods trying to get in the area. i did have a chance to speak to officials and they were telling me that of all the trucks that have come in from out of state, they even have 300 that have come in from georgia alone. this does not include the stuff from canada and elsewhere, but just these three hundred from georgia. i'm capt. roy taylor. >> trees in a backyard are posing a problem for...
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new numbers show a slight improvement in the education of baltimore city students. but there is still a long way to go. wjz is live at city school headquarters. rochelle ritchie has a look at the maryland state saassessment -- assessment results. rochelle? >> reporter: well, mary, the results are mixed and reveal the challenges ahead. >> reporter: dr. andres alonzo reveal the results for the 2012msa assessment assessment test. the results not bad, but not good. >> the numbers matter. and they matter tremendously. >> reporter: baltimore city school's numbers remain fairly dormant to last year. math scores in grades 3 through 8 were up in 2011. where 61.2% scored in proficient or advanced. this year, an increase. >> summer school last year was all about path. because we knew math was the subject we needed to make the best progress. >> reporter: focusing slowly on math, seemed to hurt reading. which distributioned 69% to just under 68%. >> from the new entrants, what we're seeing seeinga is a far worse performance in terms of reading than we're seeing in math. >> repor
new numbers show a slight improvement in the education of baltimore city students. but there is still a long way to go. wjz is live at city school headquarters. rochelle ritchie has a look at the maryland state saassessment -- assessment results. rochelle? >> reporter: well, mary, the results are mixed and reveal the challenges ahead. >> reporter: dr. andres alonzo reveal the results for the 2012msa assessment assessment test. the results not bad, but not good. >> the numbers...
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. >> i remember baltimore. is different than i remember. but we're not here to see the city. we are here to get fit for the upcoming season. >> lots of fans showed up for this morning's practice. >> we got out early in the morning to watch games. we got in the car and we would drive 45 minutes to watch them. it was fantastic. >> who is your favorite player? >> rafael. he is awesome. >> i will cut the 6:00. -- i will get up at 6:00. >> later in the afternoon, the team he will be playing tomorrow, liverpool. >> baltimore has been very good. it has been very accommodating. we are happy to be here. >> soccer has some loyal fans. game time is tomorrow at 1:00 p.m. reporting live, wbal-tv 11 news. >> all right, thank you. all eyes on london as we await the opening ceremonies to the 2012 olympic games. about 60,000 spectators will be at the olympic stadium. among them, monarchs, presidents, and prime ministers. most of the 10,000 athletes taking part will be featured. the caldron will be lit, but the identity of the torch bearer is a closely guarded secret. a man from anne arundel c
. >> i remember baltimore. is different than i remember. but we're not here to see the city. we are here to get fit for the upcoming season. >> lots of fans showed up for this morning's practice. >> we got out early in the morning to watch games. we got in the car and we would drive 45 minutes to watch them. it was fantastic. >> who is your favorite player? >> rafael. he is awesome. >> i will cut the 6:00. -- i will get up at 6:00. >> later in the...
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it took only moments for water to buckle one of baltimore's busiest city streets. sky eye chopper 13 is over the water main break downtown where crews are continuing to make repairs this noon. wjz is live with complete coverage. captain jeff long is in sky eye chopper 13. let's check in with michael shu who's on the ground with more on these repairs. good afternoon. >>reporter: good afternoon. this is the close we've been able to get to. there is the hole. it is enormous. an alfe bet soup of agencies and hired help have determined how tightly woven is the underground utilities underneath this asphalt. it turns out the job is going to be lengthy, costly and huge. before dawn a wounded city lay exposed under harsh lights. if at rush hour monday you looked down at our modern world, you'd see the path and it's haunting us. it's likely, the city says, benjamin harrison was president when the now broken pipe was laid underground. >> this main laid probably 1890. >>reporter: the blanket of asphalt lies creased and folded, deep inside this hole, even bigger holes and voids
it took only moments for water to buckle one of baltimore's busiest city streets. sky eye chopper 13 is over the water main break downtown where crews are continuing to make repairs this noon. wjz is live with complete coverage. captain jeff long is in sky eye chopper 13. let's check in with michael shu who's on the ground with more on these repairs. good afternoon. >>reporter: good afternoon. this is the close we've been able to get to. there is the hole. it is enormous. an alfe bet soup...
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. >>> grading baltimore city schools. new numbers show a slight improvement in education. but there is still a long way to go. wjz is live. rochelle ritchie is at city school headquarters in east baltimore with the results. rochelle? >> reporter: well, denise, the results are mixed and show the challenges ahead. >> reporter: superintendent dr. andres alonzo reveals the results for the 2012 assessment test. the results not wad but -- not bad but not good. >> reporter: the numbers matter. and they matter tremendously. >> reporter: baltimore city school's numbers remain fairly dorm ant to last year. math scores in grades 3 through 8 are up two percentage points in 2011, where 62% of students scored a proficient or advanced. this year, an increase of just 63%. >> summer school last year was all about math. because we knew that math was the subject that we needed to make the progress. >> reporter: focusing solely on math. the scores for reading was decreased nearly 2% from 69% to just under 68%. >> for new entrants into the system, what we're seeing is a far worse performance i
. >>> grading baltimore city schools. new numbers show a slight improvement in education. but there is still a long way to go. wjz is live. rochelle ritchie is at city school headquarters in east baltimore with the results. rochelle? >> reporter: well, denise, the results are mixed and show the challenges ahead. >> reporter: superintendent dr. andres alonzo reveals the results for the 2012 assessment test. the results not wad but -- not bad but not good. >> reporter:...
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problem on baltimore city streets. >> reporter: in just several days, the city has had two major issues with its aging infrastructure, tearing apart the asphalt. >> this is the nature of the aging inpractice structure-- infrastructure city. baltimore is not an exception. >> reporter: a water main break. and yesterday, two feet deep and 6 feet long sinkhole, opening into a storm drain built in the 1930s. >> right now, we're sending a crew in in order to do a walk- in section of the large storm drain. >> sky eye chopper 13 showing the gaping hole. causing confusion amongst pedestrians navigating their way. >> closed and no business. just a few customers coming in. >> reporter: the city says it is taking the necessary measures to find and fix the problem. so far, crews have used a camera underground to look at the damage, scan water mains to find any other link and check the sewer drains to make sure they're intact. >> it will give us an indication of what needs to be done in order to make a correction. >> reporter: but some say that correction will be just another temporary fix for a perm
problem on baltimore city streets. >> reporter: in just several days, the city has had two major issues with its aging infrastructure, tearing apart the asphalt. >> this is the nature of the aging inpractice structure-- infrastructure city. baltimore is not an exception. >> reporter: a water main break. and yesterday, two feet deep and 6 feet long sinkhole, opening into a storm drain built in the 1930s. >> right now, we're sending a crew in in order to do a walk- in...
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. >> the apartment building is owned by the baltimore city housing authority. >>> work continues on that broken water main still causing gridlock. repair work on the 133-year line will take 2 more weeks. during that time graphic is being diverted around the screen. the replace. efforts will keep lights closed between baltimore and lombard through the second week in august. >>> a live look outside right now. there's some shous -- showers and storms popping up. bob turk is in the radar center. >> all the activity primarily over hartford and cecil counties. norm thunderstorms -- thunderstorms not moving in our direction. all the activity just north of lancaster. the roves the area, quite, don't -- the rest of the area, quite, don't expect to see a lot tonight. we expect to maybe see thunderstorms tomorrow as well. now, wjz draught watch continues to track the numbers. some areas getting over a inch's inch of rain. for the most we are actually above normal. hopefully that trend will continue. kai. >> thank you . >>> a call for changes to si -- policy for the bay bridge in severe weather. it
. >> the apartment building is owned by the baltimore city housing authority. >>> work continues on that broken water main still causing gridlock. repair work on the 133-year line will take 2 more weeks. during that time graphic is being diverted around the screen. the replace. efforts will keep lights closed between baltimore and lombard through the second week in august. >>> a live look outside right now. there's some shous -- showers and storms popping up. bob turk is...
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before hd and wjz.com baltimore. >> from the city to the county is, now has complete coverage. >> . >> >> a former principal is murdered in florida. >>> was a perceptible in chesapeake pasadena. officials found him floating in a canal. one of the officials rented a house from norman. he says there was trouble between landlord and tenant. >> it was vacant, but then he said, i let these brands go in. and then he said, they are not paying them. >> he was principal at chesapeake until 1983 and the auditorium is named for him. >> a baltimore firefighter is arrested in an fbi raid accused of running a prostitution ring out of a local warehouse. it's not the first time his face such allegations. we have a shocking investigation from police headquarters. >> back in 2010 jamar simmons was arrested for human trafficking and prostitution. he pled not guilty and was given probation. >> inside this house is where police say jamar simmons and franklin coit we're running on online prostitution ring. >> i can't imagine anything scandalous would be going on in here. >> even more surprising if simmons
before hd and wjz.com baltimore. >> from the city to the county is, now has complete coverage. >> . >> >> a former principal is murdered in florida. >>> was a perceptible in chesapeake pasadena. officials found him floating in a canal. one of the officials rented a house from norman. he says there was trouble between landlord and tenant. >> it was vacant, but then he said, i let these brands go in. and then he said, they are not paying them. >> he...
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the city will be cutting off check problems with the water main in southwest baltimore. since all water is connected it could impact people outside of the city too. so if you lose your water and you live in the city you are asked to call 311. if you live in the county call the number on your screen 410- 396-5352. >> new tonight, marylandstate leaders are teaming up with google to help small businesses in the state. now according to the baltimore business journal, the program called maryland get your business online will offer small businesses free web sites for one year. it will run $7 after a year unless they cancel. it will launch next week in the -- mason tower. we have also learned a new solar energy project will generate electricity to power about 2700 jobs. the governor made a dedication over the weekend for the 20 megawatt solar panels. they will sit on able 160-acre of state-owned land. she says the $70 million project will help the state get close to a goal of producing 20% of the energy from renewable sources by the year 2022. >> is. >> again this is home. admi
the city will be cutting off check problems with the water main in southwest baltimore. since all water is connected it could impact people outside of the city too. so if you lose your water and you live in the city you are asked to call 311. if you live in the county call the number on your screen 410- 396-5352. >> new tonight, marylandstate leaders are teaming up with google to help small businesses in the state. now according to the baltimore business journal, the program called...
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there are seven thousand customers out in baltimore city and more than 1,000 in howard county and also ann arundel county. wjz 13 is always on for you with the latest first warning weather forecast and you live look at the radar when you need to, go to wjz.com. >>> the economy did add more jobs but not as many as was hoped or enough to make a dent in the unemployment rate. mrosz -- >> employers continued hiring in june but slowly. the economy added 80,000 new jobs, less than unexpected. the over all unemployment rate remained at 8.2%. diane was laid off from the theater industry and went on more than 100 interviews. >> when you're doing everything right and still not getting a job it makes you more fruted. you fish -- frustrated. you wish you knew there was something you could change. >> the economy has gained an average of 150,000 jobs a month. that's down from last year and a sign the labor market is using seam. >> manufacturing added 11,000, the 9th straight month of gains. health care and financial services increased hiring. president obama commented from the battleground state of
there are seven thousand customers out in baltimore city and more than 1,000 in howard county and also ann arundel county. wjz 13 is always on for you with the latest first warning weather forecast and you live look at the radar when you need to, go to wjz.com. >>> the economy did add more jobs but not as many as was hoped or enough to make a dent in the unemployment rate. mrosz -- >> employers continued hiring in june but slowly. the economy added 80,000 new jobs, less than...
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this morning the cause of a vehicle crash in baltimore city is still under investigation. it happened on harper road. you can clearly see the wreckage. city police said six vehicles were involved. one landed in the yard of a house. nobody was seriously injured. it should be back to normal today for more than 1,000 people who were evacuated from homes and businesses in locust point. the evacuation happened after a crew fixing hall street hit a gas main underneath it. street repairs are still going on this morning. nobody was injured in that incident either. and an 8-year-old takes on the gold. last week noah white won first place at the junior olympics in texas. he's the fastest child in his age category in the country. maryland's news station continues. also more coming up on what happened at the olympics. [ mom ] dear chex cereal, i've never written a fan letter before, but you've done the impossible. you made gluten free cereals in a whole bunch of yummy flavors. cinnamon chex and honey nut chex are two of our favorites. when my husband found the chocolate one, we were i
this morning the cause of a vehicle crash in baltimore city is still under investigation. it happened on harper road. you can clearly see the wreckage. city police said six vehicles were involved. one landed in the yard of a house. nobody was seriously injured. it should be back to normal today for more than 1,000 people who were evacuated from homes and businesses in locust point. the evacuation happened after a crew fixing hall street hit a gas main underneath it. street repairs are still...
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. >> here in baltimore city, police are investigating a shooting in northwest baltimore. police say a man was shot multiple times just after 3:00 saturday morning in the 3500 block of west belvedere avenue he was hit in the face and body and taken to an area hospital where at last check he was in critical but stable condition. detectives are asking anyone with information about the shooting to contact the northwest police precinct. >> a four wheeler tipped over in baltimore county sending eight people to the hospital. the accident happened in the 1700 block of monkton farm drive a little after 10:00 last night. baltimore county police are investigating the incident. in carroll county, police are investigating a multivehicle car crash in mount airy. the accident happened at the intersection of route 27 and south main street. that happened a little before 7:00 last night. we're told there were multiple injuries and there's no word this morning on what caused that crash. meantime, howard county police have identified the man killed in a car crash in ellicott city. the accide
. >> here in baltimore city, police are investigating a shooting in northwest baltimore. police say a man was shot multiple times just after 3:00 saturday morning in the 3500 block of west belvedere avenue he was hit in the face and body and taken to an area hospital where at last check he was in critical but stable condition. detectives are asking anyone with information about the shooting to contact the northwest police precinct. >> a four wheeler tipped over in baltimore county...
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city. the rest of the major roads are cooperating. light street is closed between baltimore and lombard. here's a quick live look at traffic. 95 at route 24 from harford county in pretty good shape. volume is picking up as you get closer to the beltway. here's a quick live look at traffic. baltimore national pike we're seeing some delays. we will keep you posted if any lanes are blocked. that is the latest on traffic pulse 11. >> we are following breaking news. cal ripken's mother is missing. she was last seen last night in the ebenezer road area of essex. she owns a lincoln town car. we have a crew headed out there. we'll bring you more information as it becomes available. >> funeral and memorial services are being planned for the 12 people killed in the colorado shooting. >> the man accused remains in solitary confinement. we have the latest on how prosecutors continue to build their case. >> six days after the massacre, more focused on the crime scene. investigators are analyzing what th
city. the rest of the major roads are cooperating. light street is closed between baltimore and lombard. here's a quick live look at traffic. 95 at route 24 from harford county in pretty good shape. volume is picking up as you get closer to the beltway. here's a quick live look at traffic. baltimore national pike we're seeing some delays. we will keep you posted if any lanes are blocked. that is the latest on traffic pulse 11. >> we are following breaking news. cal ripken's mother is...
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anyone with information on this case is asked to call baltimore city police. >>> a baltimore man already serving a 60-year prison sentence for murder gets a life sentence for another murder. 25-year-old dante jeetdy -- jeter was convicted for killing a well known anne arundel county dentist. he was hired by his cousin to carry out the crime. she has also been convicted in that case. >>> time now for a look at the baltimore sun. some city officials are questioning whether star scape is wort the problems it has created the past few years. new twist on frozen yogurt. >>> and meet allison schmidt, michael phelps' trainer. remember to look for the weather and are the stories. >>> storms knocked out power for days. now, people will have a chance to share their frustration. the public service commission is going to hold four each month. the final in towson on august 16th. >>> well, since the night of that wicked storm, wjz's first warning weather team has been analyzing the data. tonight, meteorologist tim williams reveals just how unusual and destructive it really was. >> reporter: a vicious s
anyone with information on this case is asked to call baltimore city police. >>> a baltimore man already serving a 60-year prison sentence for murder gets a life sentence for another murder. 25-year-old dante jeetdy -- jeter was convicted for killing a well known anne arundel county dentist. he was hired by his cousin to carry out the crime. she has also been convicted in that case. >>> time now for a look at the baltimore sun. some city officials are questioning whether star...
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a heat advisory in effect from baltimore city down to ocean city and along the 95 corridor. it will feel like the low 100's. we also have to worry about some thunderstorms. they could be on the strong side. from the seat down towards ocean city. -- from d c down towards ocean city. 96 for the afternoon high temperature. showers and storms are possible this afternoon. pretty hot in ocean city. a chance of a storm into the afternoon. temperatures dropped out into the 80's by sunday. we drop to the 80's by sunday in baltimore. fairly humid tomorrow. that is the latest on the weather. >> good morning. not bad on this friday morning. we start at aviation boulevard, have an accident to avoid. frederick road is shut down because of some of downed wires. 70 is a much better bet. park heights is closed because of police activity. closures on monument street. orleans is your alternate. here's a quick live look at traffic. 95 at the fort mchenry looking pretty good. not a lot at the toll plazas in terms of delays. northbound traffic up towards the construction zone at the steel bridge
a heat advisory in effect from baltimore city down to ocean city and along the 95 corridor. it will feel like the low 100's. we also have to worry about some thunderstorms. they could be on the strong side. from the seat down towards ocean city. -- from d c down towards ocean city. 96 for the afternoon high temperature. showers and storms are possible this afternoon. pretty hot in ocean city. a chance of a storm into the afternoon. temperatures dropped out into the 80's by sunday. we drop to...
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. >>> the baltimore city fire department is changing its social media guidelines. alex demetrick from the newsroom, with what is bringing about the change. alex. >> according to our media department, the baltimore sun, they are taking a second look at its rules on social media. fire department says they may soon change their rules on comments. this comes after some firefighters wrote inappropriate, insensitive, or inaccurate information on websites like twitter. some firefighters say policies could hinder their constitutional rights to free speech. the city's police force is also reportedly working on its policy as well. mary? >> sounds like complaints posted on twitter include the city's decision to close three fire companies for budgetary reasons. and the approval of a raise for baltimore's fire chief. >> nationwide outrage. a report finds that top school officials at penn state, including legendary coach joe paterno, covered up child sex abuse by jerry sandusky. joe paterno's family is file fighting back. >> we are here today because of a terrible tragedy was al
. >>> the baltimore city fire department is changing its social media guidelines. alex demetrick from the newsroom, with what is bringing about the change. alex. >> according to our media department, the baltimore sun, they are taking a second look at its rules on social media. fire department says they may soon change their rules on comments. this comes after some firefighters wrote inappropriate, insensitive, or inaccurate information on websites like twitter. some firefighters...
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i'm mike hellgren, baltimore city fire department is cracking down on what firefighters can and can't say on twitter. is it in response to harsh criticism of the department? >> mitt romney is calming out the white -- calling out the white house for making fiery comments about his record. why he's demanding,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, >>> welcome back to eyewitness news saturday morning. it's wet outside at 7:31. i'm gigi barnett. >> i'm tim williams. it is wet. we have showers moving across the area. we have rain in some parts of the region and one familiar thunderstorm we've been -- particular thunderstorm we have been watching moving towards columbia. if you're down around elevator quit city you will hear rumbles of thunder. that little l cell has -- little cell has been breaking up but still bringing rain. widely scattered showers and drizzle around the area through the day. rain moving through the region, more humid today into tomorrow. our temperatures right now in the 70s, as low as 50. 59 in oakland, as high as 77 down at the river. our daytime high 87, clouds with thunderstorms in the a
i'm mike hellgren, baltimore city fire department is cracking down on what firefighters can and can't say on twitter. is it in response to harsh criticism of the department? >> mitt romney is calming out the white -- calling out the white house for making fiery comments about his record. why he's demanding,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, >>> welcome back to eyewitness news saturday morning. it's wet outside at 7:31. i'm gigi barnett. >> i'm tim williams. it is wet. we have showers moving...
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police arrest a man after he leads police on a pursuit from baltimore city into anne arundel county. we covered this live last night at 5:00 p.m. police say they tried to stop 26-year-old darryl watson jr. for a seat belt violation. it started in the 1800 block of druid hill avenue yesterday evening, but he took off. that led police on a pursuit right to the edge of baltimore city, where they then called off their chase. sky team 11 followed the car on to i-97 -- i-95, then on to i-97, then on to route 100. the car eventually exited off telegraph road. it crashed into a vehicle after it crossed the center line. the suspect bailed out, started running off into the wooded area. officers with canine units did eventually catch up with him. they found him in a vacant house about half a mile away. >> very scary, because had i left work when i was supposed to, i could have been a part of that accident, which thank god, i stayed at work a little late. >> police say watson was not the owner that have vehicle he was driving n. violation of a parole warrant. no one was injured during the chase.
police arrest a man after he leads police on a pursuit from baltimore city into anne arundel county. we covered this live last night at 5:00 p.m. police say they tried to stop 26-year-old darryl watson jr. for a seat belt violation. it started in the 1800 block of druid hill avenue yesterday evening, but he took off. that led police on a pursuit right to the edge of baltimore city, where they then called off their chase. sky team 11 followed the car on to i-97 -- i-95, then on to i-97, then on...
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charley over to you. >>> breaking news in baltimore city medic and patient are hospitalized after falling 6 feet after a porch collapse. it happened on east 33rd street before 6:30 this morning. that's in north baltimore. the area of the city is video back into the abc2 newsroom and according to authorities, the home was vacant but it's not clear if there was a homeless person inside that was injured or the previous home owner. the video coming in moments ago from the abc2 newsroom. no word on the condition of the medic or the patient. fire crews say the porch collapsed because it was old. we have great shots. it's going to be available at abc2news.com. once again this story in north baltimore. now back to new york for more good morning america. we are back with weather and traffic one more time in 30 minutes. have great weekend. ♪ >>> whoo! no doubt taking center stage in the summer concert series. they are all here in central park today. >> unbelievable. what a gorgeous morning it turned out to be. enjoyed your conversation with no doubt. the talking is soon going to be over and we'll
charley over to you. >>> breaking news in baltimore city medic and patient are hospitalized after falling 6 feet after a porch collapse. it happened on east 33rd street before 6:30 this morning. that's in north baltimore. the area of the city is video back into the abc2 newsroom and according to authorities, the home was vacant but it's not clear if there was a homeless person inside that was injured or the previous home owner. the video coming in moments ago from the abc2 newsroom. no...
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we now know a shooting in saturday in baltimore city is listed as a homicide. police responded to a call for shots fired in the 1400 block of poplar grove street around 2:30 saturday morning where they found 30-year-old jermaine blue suffering a gunshot wound. he was transported to an area hospital where he later died. >> a police officer is recovering this morning from injuries he sustained in a traffic accident. authorities in howard county say yolanda murchison of columbia was driving under the influence when she drove her car over a curb, across a median and into the back of the police vehicle. the officer inside has been identified as earnest newhouse, six year veteran of the department. at last check, he was listed in stable condition. yolanda murchison was arrested saturday morning and charged with d.u.i. and maryland state troopers are look for the driver who hit a man on the ramp from i-70 to the inner loop of the beltway and kept going. police say malkhaz khmaladze was standing on the shoulder when he was hit by a passing vehicle. the victim had to be
we now know a shooting in saturday in baltimore city is listed as a homicide. police responded to a call for shots fired in the 1400 block of poplar grove street around 2:30 saturday morning where they found 30-year-old jermaine blue suffering a gunshot wound. he was transported to an area hospital where he later died. >> a police officer is recovering this morning from injuries he sustained in a traffic accident. authorities in howard county say yolanda murchison of columbia was driving...
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city and baltimore county. >> typical in low-lying areas. we have low-lying areas, southbound j.f.x., cold springs lane ramp tends to flood out. >> city transportation officials say they didn't see anything unusual as far as flooding. however, there were reports of flooding at the johns hopkins hospital ambulance entrance, as well as several downed trees and debris clogging drains. >> we kept crews in in anticipation of the storms, and we were able to respond to downed trees and high water. >> state highway officials were also busy thursday night, dealing with close to a dozen flooded state roads and dealing with closures as well. luckily, they say no lives were put in jeopardy because of standing water, and they remind motorists to use caution. >> never drive through standing water. it looks like you might get through, and then you can easily be taken away your entire vehicle, so you want to try and turn around and try a different route. additionally, if you can't see the visibility really bad, find a place to pull over to safety and just w
city and baltimore county. >> typical in low-lying areas. we have low-lying areas, southbound j.f.x., cold springs lane ramp tends to flood out. >> city transportation officials say they didn't see anything unusual as far as flooding. however, there were reports of flooding at the johns hopkins hospital ambulance entrance, as well as several downed trees and debris clogging drains. >> we kept crews in in anticipation of the storms, and we were able to respond to downed trees...
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the majority remain in baltimore county and baltimore city. there are also a little over 1,000 in howard county and anne arundel county. wjz 13 is always o. and you -- on. and you can check in for updated numbers and first warning weather. log onto wjz.com. >>> we have breaking news to tell you about right now. a metro train derailment in prince george's county. it happened on the green line in hyattsville. three subway cars went off the track. passengers are being removed from the train. but there are no injuries reported. services are disrupted all along the green line. and we understand this is heat- related. >>> an investigation is under way into a police-involved shooting in prince george's county. >> vic, it happened less than a block from the university of maryland. now, a suspect is in the hospital. >> reporter: witness video captures a chaotic scene in college park, prince george's county, steps away from the university of maryland. officers say the speeding police car you see is being driven by a suspect they were trying to arrest. a
the majority remain in baltimore county and baltimore city. there are also a little over 1,000 in howard county and anne arundel county. wjz 13 is always o. and you -- on. and you can check in for updated numbers and first warning weather. log onto wjz.com. >>> we have breaking news to tell you about right now. a metro train derailment in prince george's county. it happened on the green line in hyattsville. three subway cars went off the track. passengers are being removed from the...
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. >> an accident in baltimore city, on north calvert, center street. if you are using the jfx, there is nothing to get in your way. that will be a different story on 895, the northbound lanes packed all the way to the steel bridge. here is the west side, wilkins avenue, no problems whatsoever. everything up to speed. >>> 4 year old is dead after drowning in a pool, the sheriff's office says jordan atkins wondered from his home. family members found him floating in a pool. at kips died at the hospital. investigators are investigating. >>> get ready to see changes downtown at the inter harbor. construction begins today. organizers are putting down the ceremonial first jersey barrier. prep work expected to last for about a month. we are more than a month away from the second running of the grand prix. weather and traffic back in half an hour. stay with us. >>> after all that work, so many years of early mornings, late nights, just coming up short. reigning gymnastics world champion jordyn wieber leaving the arena in tears. so hard to see that. her chances
. >> an accident in baltimore city, on north calvert, center street. if you are using the jfx, there is nothing to get in your way. that will be a different story on 895, the northbound lanes packed all the way to the steel bridge. here is the west side, wilkins avenue, no problems whatsoever. everything up to speed. >>> 4 year old is dead after drowning in a pool, the sheriff's office says jordan atkins wondered from his home. family members found him floating in a pool. at kips...
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he'll meet with house speaker michael bush and baltimore city leaders. the dpgovernor sat down yesterd with mike miller. o'malley says he's more confident a special session on the issue will happen this summer. supporters of expanded gambling want to add a casino in prince george's county and legalize table games at maryland casinos. >>> just about 6:07. robert griffin iii, we'll show you his new commercial that just hit the air. >>> plus, a rescue caught on tape. a woman in a wheelchair takes a frightening spill. >>> and when the hot and steamy weather could turn to stormy. weather and traffic on the ones, just ahead. >>> and next, it's not an olympic sport that maybe it should be. the viral video of some parallel ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ [monotone] she says, "switch to progressive and you could save hundreds." call or click today. >>> check this out. a woman gets encouragement while she's trying to parallel park. some drunk soccer fans cheered for her and help her park in munster, germany. somebody posted this video on youtube on sunday and already it h
he'll meet with house speaker michael bush and baltimore city leaders. the dpgovernor sat down yesterd with mike miller. o'malley says he's more confident a special session on the issue will happen this summer. supporters of expanded gambling want to add a casino in prince george's county and legalize table games at maryland casinos. >>> just about 6:07. robert griffin iii, we'll show you his new commercial that just hit the air. >>> plus, a rescue caught on tape. a woman in a...